Conduct an assessment with each resident to identify residents' needs, interests, and skills for an individualized program plan
Develop and implement services including group programs and one-to-one interventions for each resident of an assigned unit within the context of the resident's comprehensive assessment and care plan
Maintain documentation such as assessments, progress notes, MDS, care plans, and daily charting
Assist the Director in evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of recreational interventions in relation to resident needs
Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings and ensure that the recreation plan conforms to the overall interdisciplinary Care Plan
Provide direction to the nursing staff in providing physical, cognitive, emotional/behavioral, leisure, and social interventions to residents
Assist in the development and maintenance of the department quality assurance program
Assist the Director in the education and direction of Recreation Leaders
Supervise and direct assigned volunteers
Maintain an adequate amount of supplies and equipment
In the absence of the Director, be responsible to the Senior Recreation Specialist for the daily operation of the department
Participate in staff development programs, including attendance at mandatory education programs
Comply with guidelines of the HAZCOM program
Participate, as assigned, in Nursing Home Committees
Perform other related duties as requested in the spirit of cooperation, including unrelated duties in case of emergency
ArchCare is the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York and one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic healthcare systems. ArchCare provides quality care to thousands of people of all faiths through its home and community-based and residential care programs, including long-term skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, home care, nursing home alternatives, hospice, assisted living, an acute care specialty hospital and health and social services for people with Huntington’s disease, HIV/AIDS, developmental disabilities and other specialized care needs.
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